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Border Patrol finds $10K worth of black tar heroin hidden in woman's bra
Border Patrol agents stationed at the Highway 86 Checkpoint discovered over $10,000 worth of black tar heroin hidden in a woman's brassiere.
According to the El Centro Sector Border Patrol, Sunday at around 8:30 a.m., a 45-year-old woman accompanied by a 29-year-old male passenger approached the checkpoint. A canine detection unit alerted agents to the vehicle and it was sent to secondary inspection.
During the secondary inspection, agents said they found a package hidden in the woman's bra. Agents determined the content in the package was consistent with the characteristics of black tar heroin.
The total weight of the black tar heroin discovered was 1.13 pounds, with an estimated street value of $10,170, according to a news release by border patrol.
The female driver and male passenger were both United States citizens and both were turned over to the Border Crime Suppression Team.
In the last fiscal year, El Centro Sector agents seized more than 50 pounds of heroin, valued more than $1 million.
https://www.kesq.com/news/crime/border-patrol.../952724928
Two arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle nine undocumented immigrants into U.S.
SALTON CITY, Calif.- - A U.S. citizen and lawfully admitted permanent resident were arrested Thursday for allegedly attempting to smuggle nine undocumented immigrants across the border in a semi-trailer.
At 8:45 p.m., El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents conducted an inspection on a 2007 white Freightliner truck that was passing through the Highway 86 Checkpoint in Salton City. While the agents were questioning the driver, a male lawfully admitted permanent resident. and the passenger, a female U.S. citizen, a canine unit alerted them to the trailer of the vehicle.
The truck was waved along for secondary inspection, where it was discovered that nine undocumented immigrants were in the cargo area of the vehicle. The passengers in the trailer had no means of being secured, and the trailer was locked from the outside.
The driver and passenger of the cab, as well as the nine undocumented immigrants, were arrested. The passenger and driver are facing charges of alien smuggling.
“This is an example of the blatant disregard for human life and safety to those being smuggled by these smuggling organizations,” said Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez. “This could have turned into a very bad situation if the vehicle would have gotten in an accident or left unattended for a long period of time.”
Border Patrol arrests alleged Mexican hitman in Indio
INDIO, Calif.- - An alleged Mexican hitman wanted by Mexican authorities for kidnapping and links to organized crime has been arrested by Border Patrol agents in Indio, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection news release.
Felipe Perez-Landa was arrested shortly after midnight Monday somewhere off Interstate 10 in Indio. Perez-Landa, described as a 'sicario' or hitman for hire in the CBP news release, had previously been deported from the United States.
``The apprehension of this dangerous, wanted criminal is a testament to the importance of the mission of the Border Patrol," said Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez. "Our country, as well as our Mexican neighbors, will be safer with this person behind bars.''
Perez-Landa has an outstanding warrant out for his arrest in Mexico, but the details of the warrant were not disclosed. He remains in Border Patrol custody pending extradition back to Mexico.
DACA recipient arrested at Border Patrol checkpoint for smuggling meth
Meth worth approximately $34,000
Border Patrol agents say they found 14 vacuum-sealed packages in a hidden compartment in the trunk of the car. The packages were examined and tested positive for the characteristics of methamphetamine.
SALTON CITY, Calif. – - Border Patrol agents arrest Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient Tuesday morning at the HWY immigration checkpoint for allegedly smuggling meth.
According to a news release by the El Centro Sector Border Patrol, at around 11:24 a.m., a 22-year-old man approached the checkpoint in a grey Kia Optima. During inspection, a canine team alerted agents to the vehicle. Agents found 14 vacuum-sealed packages concealed inside of the vehicle's trunk.
The packages were examined and tested positive for the characteristics of methamphetamine. The combined weight of the packages totaled 17.14 pounds, with an estimated value of $34,284.
The man was turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration along with the vehicle and narcotics for further investigation.
"Every drug seizure our agents make is an important step forward to secure our streets from dangerous narcotics and dangerous people," said Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez. "I commend our agents for the hard work and dedication in keeping our communities safe."
In the last fiscal year, El Centro Sector agents have seized more than 1646.91 pounds of methamphetamine, valued over $4.3 million.
Border Patrol arrests two previously deported sex offenders
31 & 32 sex offender arrests of the year
Isael Sanchez-Labra & Enrique Hernandez-Estuardo
Border patrol agents arrest two previously convicted sex offenders, bringing the total of sex offender arrests in the El Centro Sector to 32.
According to a news release by border patrol, agents encountered Isael Sanchez-Labra, a 39-year-old Mexican national, east of the Calexico Port of Entry after he had illegally entered the United States Saturday at 11 a.m.
Record checks revealed that Sanchez-Labra is a previously convicted sex offender with a lengthy criminal record. According to border patrol, the checks showed that Sanchez-Labra has a conviction from April 2005 in California for lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14. He was sentenced to 3-years prison for the conviction. He also received a 2-year prison sentence, from the same arrest, for a sexual battery conviction.
It is noted in the news release that in May 2017, Sanchez-Labra served 150 days in jail for a parole violation. A few months later, in September, he received another 16 months in prison for failure to register as a sex offender.
Hours later, specifically Sunday at approximately 1:45 a.m., agents arrested a man after observing him enter the country illegally, roughly 11 miles west of the Calexico Port of Entry.
According to border patrol, record checks revealed that the man, Enrique Hernandez-Estuardo, 41, of Guatemala, is a previously convicted sex offender with a 2004 conviction in California. Hernandez-Estuardo was convicted of rape by force and sodomy with a child under 14. He was consequently sentenced to 16 years prison for the conviction.
"These arrests are a testament to the vital role that the men and women of the El Centro Sector play in safeguarding our nation's borders," said El Centro Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez.
Sanchez-Libra and Hernandez-Estuardo are the 31st and 32nd sex offenders arrested by El Centro Sector in fiscal year 2018 and will remain in federal custody pending prosecution for violation of criminal law.
https://www.kesq.com/news/crime/border-patrol.../781123646
Border Patrol finds $10K worth of black tar heroin hidden in woman's bra
Border Patrol agents stationed at the Highway 86 Checkpoint discovered over $10,000 worth of black tar heroin hidden in a woman's brassiere.
According to the El Centro Sector Border Patrol, Sunday at around 8:30 a.m., a 45-year-old woman accompanied by a 29-year-old male passenger approached the checkpoint. A canine detection unit alerted agents to the vehicle and it was sent to secondary inspection.
During the secondary inspection, agents said they found a package hidden in the woman's bra. Agents determined the content in the package was consistent with the characteristics of black tar heroin.
The total weight of the black tar heroin discovered was 1.13 pounds, with an estimated street value of $10,170, according to a news release by border patrol.
The female driver and male passenger were both United States citizens and both were turned over to the Border Crime Suppression Team.
In the last fiscal year, El Centro Sector agents seized more than 50 pounds of heroin, valued more than $1 million.
https://www.kesq.com/news/crime/border-patrol.../952724928
Two arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle nine undocumented immigrants into U.S.
SALTON CITY, Calif.- - A U.S. citizen and lawfully admitted permanent resident were arrested Thursday for allegedly attempting to smuggle nine undocumented immigrants across the border in a semi-trailer.
At 8:45 p.m., El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents conducted an inspection on a 2007 white Freightliner truck that was passing through the Highway 86 Checkpoint in Salton City. While the agents were questioning the driver, a male lawfully admitted permanent resident. and the passenger, a female U.S. citizen, a canine unit alerted them to the trailer of the vehicle.
The truck was waved along for secondary inspection, where it was discovered that nine undocumented immigrants were in the cargo area of the vehicle. The passengers in the trailer had no means of being secured, and the trailer was locked from the outside.
The driver and passenger of the cab, as well as the nine undocumented immigrants, were arrested. The passenger and driver are facing charges of alien smuggling.
“This is an example of the blatant disregard for human life and safety to those being smuggled by these smuggling organizations,” said Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez. “This could have turned into a very bad situation if the vehicle would have gotten in an accident or left unattended for a long period of time.”
Border Patrol arrests alleged Mexican hitman in Indio
INDIO, Calif.- - An alleged Mexican hitman wanted by Mexican authorities for kidnapping and links to organized crime has been arrested by Border Patrol agents in Indio, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection news release.
Felipe Perez-Landa was arrested shortly after midnight Monday somewhere off Interstate 10 in Indio. Perez-Landa, described as a 'sicario' or hitman for hire in the CBP news release, had previously been deported from the United States.
``The apprehension of this dangerous, wanted criminal is a testament to the importance of the mission of the Border Patrol," said Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez. "Our country, as well as our Mexican neighbors, will be safer with this person behind bars.''
Perez-Landa has an outstanding warrant out for his arrest in Mexico, but the details of the warrant were not disclosed. He remains in Border Patrol custody pending extradition back to Mexico.
DACA recipient arrested at Border Patrol checkpoint for smuggling meth
Meth worth approximately $34,000
Border Patrol agents say they found 14 vacuum-sealed packages in a hidden compartment in the trunk of the car. The packages were examined and tested positive for the characteristics of methamphetamine.
SALTON CITY, Calif. – - Border Patrol agents arrest Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient Tuesday morning at the HWY immigration checkpoint for allegedly smuggling meth.
According to a news release by the El Centro Sector Border Patrol, at around 11:24 a.m., a 22-year-old man approached the checkpoint in a grey Kia Optima. During inspection, a canine team alerted agents to the vehicle. Agents found 14 vacuum-sealed packages concealed inside of the vehicle's trunk.
The packages were examined and tested positive for the characteristics of methamphetamine. The combined weight of the packages totaled 17.14 pounds, with an estimated value of $34,284.
The man was turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration along with the vehicle and narcotics for further investigation.
"Every drug seizure our agents make is an important step forward to secure our streets from dangerous narcotics and dangerous people," said Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez. "I commend our agents for the hard work and dedication in keeping our communities safe."
In the last fiscal year, El Centro Sector agents have seized more than 1646.91 pounds of methamphetamine, valued over $4.3 million.
Border Patrol arrests two previously deported sex offenders
31 & 32 sex offender arrests of the year
Isael Sanchez-Labra & Enrique Hernandez-Estuardo
Border patrol agents arrest two previously convicted sex offenders, bringing the total of sex offender arrests in the El Centro Sector to 32.
According to a news release by border patrol, agents encountered Isael Sanchez-Labra, a 39-year-old Mexican national, east of the Calexico Port of Entry after he had illegally entered the United States Saturday at 11 a.m.
Record checks revealed that Sanchez-Labra is a previously convicted sex offender with a lengthy criminal record. According to border patrol, the checks showed that Sanchez-Labra has a conviction from April 2005 in California for lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14. He was sentenced to 3-years prison for the conviction. He also received a 2-year prison sentence, from the same arrest, for a sexual battery conviction.
It is noted in the news release that in May 2017, Sanchez-Labra served 150 days in jail for a parole violation. A few months later, in September, he received another 16 months in prison for failure to register as a sex offender.
Hours later, specifically Sunday at approximately 1:45 a.m., agents arrested a man after observing him enter the country illegally, roughly 11 miles west of the Calexico Port of Entry.
According to border patrol, record checks revealed that the man, Enrique Hernandez-Estuardo, 41, of Guatemala, is a previously convicted sex offender with a 2004 conviction in California. Hernandez-Estuardo was convicted of rape by force and sodomy with a child under 14. He was consequently sentenced to 16 years prison for the conviction.
"These arrests are a testament to the vital role that the men and women of the El Centro Sector play in safeguarding our nation's borders," said El Centro Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez.
Sanchez-Libra and Hernandez-Estuardo are the 31st and 32nd sex offenders arrested by El Centro Sector in fiscal year 2018 and will remain in federal custody pending prosecution for violation of criminal law.
https://www.kesq.com/news/crime/border-patrol.../781123646
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